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A modern take on Southern-inspired dishes.  - Hull & Oak Southern Kitchen, Houston, TX

Hull & Oak Southern Kitchen

3.3
3.3
37 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern
Welcome to Hull & Oak, where you’ll find modern, Southern-inspired cuisine that encompasses all the warmth and style of the Lone Star State.

Located inside The Laura Hotel in the heart of downtown Houston, join us for supper Tuesday through Saturday and enjoy southern classics like fried chicken, deviled eggs country fried steak. Sunday brings downtown's best Brunch party with live DJ, bottomless mimosas, housemade Bloody Mary menu and more. And midweek, Hull & Oak is the perfect place for a breakfast meetings and power lunches with healthy and quick options.

Come here to meet new people or spend time with your closest friends and family as you enjoy flavors as big and bold as Texas itself. We can’t wait to greet you.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Southern, American, Breakfast

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (713) 242-8555

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    John Nguyen

  • Private party facilities

    Hull & Oak has a private dining room available for small board meetings for up to 14 guests with full A/V. The restaurant is also available for full buyouts.

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Cross street

    Located inside The Laura Hotel on Dallas Street and Main Street

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 37 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.3
3.3 based on recent ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.5Service
  • 3.4Ambience
  • 3.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. dmb3

    Houston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food. Great service. A little pricey. Still good!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We decided to try Hull and Oak as a new brunch/lunch. However left after 45 minutes. The staff never came by for service, even though we were the only table besides one other in the restaurant. Ended up leaving and going to another restaurant. Would not try again.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The bartender in the lobby where we were seated was incredible! He had so many tables to serve but he was personable, funny, just an absolute breath of fresh air!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Tulsa

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall1food3service4ambience1
    We had an experience of a random person coming to our table and eating the chocolate cake off our plate. Not once but twice were we approached by this person without shoes on. No one was at the hostess table to stop this from happen. It was scary and the worse experience from any restaurant we’ve ever had. The staff did gift us the chocolate cake. Later they showed up to deliver a bottle of wine as an “I’m sorry.” We were grateful for this; however, the experience is something I will never forget. I just wanted to feel protected during our dinner, and I did not feel safe. It was very sad.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience2
    The food was fenomenal some of the best, if not, tasting food I've had in years. The service is inconsistent. The host was very nice and professional and then it went down hill. Our table was to small and up against a partition which made using the cutlery burdensome. We both don't drink alcoholic beverages and all we were offered was water. We went for Valentine's dinner an were given their Valentine's menu and one of the entrees was not available. The decor is simple and quite tasteful but the music did not go with the place. I would say Hull & Oak is going thru an identity crisis. Is it Fine Dinning or Southern Comfort or Lounge? Hard to tell. The food made up for it, very delicious.
  6. MeredithR

    Houston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    The food was pretty tasty but overpriced. The service was lacking. We were not offered drinks or a drink menu - only water. I ordered a salad, and when it arrived, I sent it back because it was not the salad I ordered. They initially indicated that I was in the wrong, then ultimately agreed they had prepared the wrong salad. The second salad was still not right. They substituted pecans for garbanzo beans, which, in my opinion, is a dreadful substitution. I couldn't tell you whether they have dessert. They brought us the check before we were even done with dinner.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience2
    I was celebrating my birthday with my family and the experience was overall lackluster. The service was decent but the food took a unreasonable amount of time to come out. My meal came about 20 minutes after the other meals. The boudin balls were the best thing we ordered, but the other dishes were terrible. The Caesar salad was not dressed and the grilled cheese was not toasted and cheese was not melted. In my opinion, the meal was overpriced for the quality and dining experience. The restaurant was clean and attractive, but it was very drafty and uncomfortable. I would not recommend this restaurant and I will not be returning.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Anchorage

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Nice cozy place but $50 for 2 breakfast croissants (they were tasty) and 2 coffees was a bit much in my opinion.
  9. Coryg

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    The food was delicious. Service was maybe average. There were 2 others diners when I arrived but the waitress acted like she was terribly busy and took so much time to get back with me on a bar question, checking up, paying, etc. The waitress also made me feel I was taking her away from something more important than her job. The fake facade was obvious. One of the 2 other diners had ordered before I arrived but got his food way after I got mine. The waitress kept walking by and telling him it will be out shortly, that was it. Again, 3 people total and no carryouts that I saw. I recommend the food but would think again about returning due to service. Would recommend the food though.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Service was very bad and food wasn’t it at all. It seemed like the restaurant was an afterthought and it showed
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Had a reservation at 130 didn’t get seated until 155. Server then told me that I have to order within 5 minutes or we wouldn’t be served.
  12. TexasT

    Houston

    118 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    118 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    2nd time here. Good brunch. We got a better mimosa deal this time. Music good. Where did all the darkness come from? Went to lunge relaxed more darkness but enjoyed the race.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Birthday brunch
  14. PaulD

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal. A little hidden inside the Laura Hotel. Hope they make it. Definitely get the chicken for two. Unbelievable!!!!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Went for New Years Day hangover brunch, they had an advertised special price on their website. The energy as great, it was a really cute place and it seems like the DJ is a regular thing for their Sunday brunch. Food was pretty good, service however was extremely slow. The manager was doing her best to help out the servers but the servers were just kinda lost… and it wasn’t actually all that busy. They had zero idea about the special price listed on the website and it took lots of back and forth to get it honored. Also just FYI they are entirely cash less. I’d try it one more time but the service definitely needs work.
  16. KatieF

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience2
    The food was fantastic, but the service wasn’t great. They were nice enough but took a long time to take our order and then our server went missing. There was a DJ that was way too loud for the size of the space.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic! Beautiful interior and memorable Thanksgiving feast. I will go back. Treat yourself and put this on your list.
  18. David

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    No! My waiter never returned to take my order, the menu was limited, there was no bartender on staff - meaning only wine & beer. To top it off, the drink had a gnat in it. The valet was nice.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    For starters we stood up front for about 10/15 min and no one came, so I called and someone came up front. Then we got seated and orders were taken. Things began to smooth out from there. It’s not anything to write home about but if you want a quiet meal, you can’t go wrong choosing this spot.
  20. SandraR

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Didn’t have either of the 2 wines requested nor the dessert option we requested. Not busy at all. Dress code business casual, but most diners were wearing their work clothes as in they work at the hotel and were not wearing business attire. The steaks were greasy and undercooked. Service was subpar, but friendly. Was expecting so much more from a Marriott Signature hotel.
  21. JoeM

    Houston

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall1food4service2ambience1
    With only two tables occupied our food took almost an hour to arrive. The food itself was very good, but the service and ambience were horrible. The noise level from the other table was overwhelming and interfered with our ability to talk at our table. I will not go back.
  22. JoshuaJoshua

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Our server was very informative, accommodated our dietary requirements (celiac disease) and she was also very engaging. Great job there. The food was okay.
  23. TexasT

    Houston

    118 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    118 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    1st time here. Kinda tough to find. Used GPS, parked fine on curb, free Sunday pkg, but had to find the restaurant inside a hotel, upstairs. We did not see any signage to help guide us. Anyway, all good check in b/c when we were seated we were the only diners. Our waiter was confused on bottomless mimosas so he went to get help and we had a completely different waitress the rest of our visit which is fine. The food was delicious indeed. We ordered bottomless mimosas but they would not serve it in kraft. We had at least 3 drinks but then they informed us they close at 2pm!?! Ugh so bottomless deal EXPIRED ha! Bummer... But we enjoyed the DJ tunes playing good ol country and Southern tunes. The south will rise again!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff did a wonderful job and went out of their way to wow the guests and make them feel welcome. Great service, presentation of food , & quality.
  25. amhl

    Houston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Food was decent, eggs were cold and it took an hour to get 2 meals and there were only two tables in the restaurant (ours was one of them). Waitress could’ve been more attentive but she was kind and took care of us well enough. Music was great but a little too loud and maybe not the right genre for brunch and families that started trickling in with kids (90’s/early 2000’s r&b sex songs). Would not go again nor recommend unfortunately.
  26. Dbbny

    Houston

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    We went for brunch on a Saturday morning. Dining room was only about 1/4 full, if that. We were seated promptly, served water & ordered coffee. Coffee came quickly & we ordered. That’s when things took a turn. We waited over a half an hour for an omelette & 2 beef tacos. The wait staff was pleasant & was aware that the kitchen was slow, but no real explanation. The food was okay, but not excellent for the $20 / entree price.
  27. Steve

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    quiet atmosphere, service was exceptional, and the food was top-notch. highly recommend this restaurant
  28. Bfoodie

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    We were the only people in the restaurant. Didn’t have two of the wines that we ordered. Hatch hummus didn’t taste like there was any hatch in it. Pita bread was nice. Chopped salad was half boiled egg. Salmon was good. Dressing with the salmon was exceptional and highlight of the meal. Valet was friendly and efficient!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the BEST option to celebrate my second masters degree conferral !!!! Thanks so much to TK and Trevor for taking great care of our party !!!! We’ll surely be back to provide more business and hopefully get to vibe out with the DJ next time :)
  30. Taja

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall1food4service2ambience2
    This place needs a LOT of work. First off, it is inside the Laura Hotel. There are no signs outside that state that Hull and Oak is inside on the second floor. Also, there are no signs on the first floor that mention where the restaurant is. Also, service needs work here. One of the employees (an older African American man) could be heard loudly complaining about one of the tables he was waiting on. Also, the manager (a Black woman) came over to our table and said "We'll be re-arranging the restaurant for an event at 2:00pm. Since ya'll were late, I just wanted to make sure that is okay with you." Yes, we were a bit late, our reservation was at 1:15pm and we arrived at 1:25pm (on account of not being able to find where this restaurant was). She wasn't very professional. The staff here has no idea how to run a restaurant or how to be professional. The only positives were the DJ (the tunes were good until he wrapped at 1:30) and the food. However, the person that I dined with mentioned her potatoes were cold. But due to all the other issues I will not come back nor refer this place
  31. Sjohn

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hull & Oak was fantastic. The service as superb, the food was delicious, and the chef and manager both came by our table. I've been telling people about my experience ever since I visited with my Influencer friend who knew this place would be grand. It did not disappoint.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just visiting Houston for one night and staying at the Laura Hotel. Had dinner here at 630pm on a Friday night… the hotel bar was busy but the restaurant wasn’t busy at all. A little pricey for Southern comfort food but everything was absolutely delicious. Was not disappointed in the least. My husband and I had deviled eggs, fried Brussel sprouts, succotash corn with bacon, salmon and meatballs served over grits. They started with nice hot muffins that were also amazing. Would eat here again tomorrow if I was staying in town!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Good food. Long wait.
  34. BritneyH

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience5
    The waiter was horrible She asked if I was pregnant which I’m not And her service was terrible I was disappointed but the food was good and seasoned just served cold She told us 20 minutes after we ordered our food that they didn’t have our food selection in the menu bartender was not there so we had to settle She was not willing to accommodate us at all
  35. DonG

    Houston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    We had a great experience at brunch on mother's day. The food was delicious and the ambience was very nice with some light background music played by a DJ. While we had some service issues, I think it was limited to a new server in training. Would definitely recommend trying the restaurant.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Guadalajara

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    For it being Mother’s Day service was great and food was very fast!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very new it seemed - but great service and food.

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Hull & Oak Southern Kitchen is rated 3.3 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Hull & Oak Southern Kitchen

1070 Dallas St, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Located inside The Laura Hotel on Dallas Street and Main Street

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Southern, American, Breakfast

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    John Nguyen

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Weekend Brunch, Wine

  • Phone number

    (713) 242-8555

  • Private party facilities

    Hull & Oak has a private dining room available for small board meetings for up to 14 guests with full A/V. The restaurant is also available for full buyouts.

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